Thomas Heremans, CEO of the Obol Association and a key figure in Ethereum infrastructure, discusses the vital connection between decentralization and security in crypto. He explains how Obol boosts Ethereum’s scalability and integrity through distributed validators. The importance of projects like Rocket Pool and Lido in solidifying staking’s future is highlighted. Heremans advocates prioritizing security over pure decentralization, especially in today’s geopolitical climate, offering insights on the evolving landscape for stakers and validators.